Indecisve cabinet saw purchaser

[Matthew Chamberlin]

Hi everyone. I've been lurking on the forum for years, but never posted before.

I had finally talked myself into getting the grizzly G0691. But while i was getting ready check out i read a post on saw creek about 15% off powermatic tool sale. Now I'm back to being indecisive. I have enough to get a PM 2000, but if i go with the Grizzly, I can afford dust collection or maybe a drill press....

So i'm guess I'm asking for opinions. Any Grizzly owners wish they would have spent the money and got a little more saw?

Thansk!

[scott vroom]

I have a Griz 0690 TS and couldn't be happier. I say get the Griz and have some $ left over for other tools.

[Rob Waldref]

What a coincidence- I had the exact same thoughts. I finally pulled the trigger and bought..........the Grizzly. It should be delivered early next week. My previous Grizzly experiences are what swayed me, but it was close. I'm confident that I'll quite happy with the G0651, although it doesn't have that cool built in mobile base

[Greg Wittler]

Yet another person who is about to buy a G0690. I too was wondering the same thing. Earlier this week I read a post for a Barebones Unisaw @ Amazon.com for about the same price as the Grizz. From what I found on the web about that saw it had a cheaper motor than the higher priced Unisaws, and from a Fine Woodworking Magazine Table Saw Test, the Unisaw had the worst arbor run out of all the saws. Also, I have read many positive posts on Grizzly's customer service and with Powermatic...not so much. Maybe if I could afford the new Delta Saw,(to support America's industry) it would be a different story. I went through this about 10 years ago, when Grizzly's rep wasn't as good and torn on which saw to get and so I waited and then I got laid off. So after 10 years I have the means, and I have to find all the boxes for the Incra Fence system I bought (stupidly before the saw). I even looked at some used P66's but I am pretty sure that G0690 will be in my garage before Christmas.

[Rick Fisher]

Grizzly has a great sale on there saws right now.. It appears they have a new lineup coming..

If your not fussy over a few hundred, you might wait to see the new Grizzlies when they come out..

[Nick Lazz]

I have the 0691 and like it.... I chose it over the 1023 but with the sale on the 1023 right now, you could save even more.

Just curious, I had reasons (American motor, dust collection location) just like anyone else I suppose, but with the newest sale on the 1023 what do you like about the 0691 better than the 1023?

Either way,I think you will be just fine.

[Jim O'Dell]

For me, Nick, it would be the true riving knife, and the Leeson motor would be a big plus. It has a lot more weight, so should be more stable. The 1023 is not a bad choice though, especially at the current reduced price. But the riving knife is worth the extra bucks to me. Jim.

[John Coloccia]

Originally Posted by Jim O'Dell

For me, Nick, it would be the true riving knife, and the Leeson motor would be a big plus. It has a lot more weight, so should be more stable. The 1023 is not a bad choice though, especially at the current reduced price. But the riving knife is worth the extra bucks to me. Jim.

Boy, you nailed that. Now that I have a SawStop with a riving knife, I just would never buy a table saw without a riving knife again. Lee Styron's (spelling?) Shark Guard has a riving knife, and in fact I just ordered one for my SawStop (because the stock dust collection is pitiful). He might make one for the 1023. Generally, Lee's setup seems like a nice upgrade for a lot of saws.

[Matthew Chamberlin]

Ok according to the specs sheet the G0691 weighs 590 pounds, but approximate shipping weight is 572. how does that work?

[scott vroom]

I'd pay the extra bucks and get the G0690 or G0691 with the riving knife over the G1023. You might save a few dollars on the 1023 but the safety provided by the riving knife is a must have IMO.

[Matthew Chamberlin]

Well it doesnt look like anyone is going to talk me out fo the Grizzly, so I'll go with the G0691. it's sale comes out to be the cheapest by far, $1,215 with shipping. If any one cares some other good upcoming sales are....


JET JTAS-10XL50-1PK cabient saw with a 50" xacta fence will be on sale for $1365.65 at tools-plus later this month.

The Powermatic 1792000K Model PM2000, with 3hp motor and 50'' fence will be $2028.65

[scott vroom]

Good choice on the G0691....you won't be disappointed.

[guy knight]

Originally Posted by Matthew Chamberlin

Well it doesnt look like anyone is going to talk me out fo the Grizzly, so I'll go with the G0691. it's sale comes out to be the cheapest by far, $1,215 with shipping. If any one cares some other good upcoming sales are....


JET JTAS-10XL50-1PK cabient saw with a 50" xacta fence will be on sale for $1365.65 at tools-plus later this month.

The Powermatic 1792000K Model PM2000, with 3hp motor and 50'' fence will be $2028.65

the jet is a really good saw and it has a 5 year warranty and better resale value and jet and pm will be 15% off the day after turkey day

[Jim O'Dell]

Originally Posted by Matthew Chamberlin

Ok according to the specs sheet the G0691 weighs 590 pounds, but approximate shipping weight is 572. how does that work?

I think the 572 is just the shipping weight of the base saw. The rails, fence, and extension table are separate packages with their own weights. The online owners manual breaks down all the packages by shipping weight. Hope this helps. Jim.

[Matthew Chamberlin]

Originally Posted by Jim O'Dell

I think the 572 is just the shipping weight of the base saw. The rails, fence, and extension table are separate packages with their own weights. The online owners manual breaks down all the packages by shipping weight. Hope this helps. Jim.

That makes since, thanks